[Free Solution] Trying to reprogram key for 2017 MINI Clubman Cooper, but no PIN code

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Need the key code to program a new key for my 2017 MINI Clubman Cooper - help?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2017 MINI Clubman Cooper for a while.

My 2017 MINI Clubman Cooper has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Will this work if the 2017 MINI Clubman Cooper has an aftermarket alarm?

This might finally help me unlock my 2017 MINI Clubman Cooper's key code.

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